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LAPD seeks man who tried to kidnap woman in Reseda

Police today sought an attempted kidnapping suspect who tried to kidnap a woman as
she walked to her car in an apartment complex parking lot in Reseda.

The kidnapping attempt occurred at 4:20 a.m. in the 17900 block of Sherman Way, according to police.

A man approached the woman from behind and covered her mouth with his left hand, according to an account from the victim related by a police officer.

As the man struggled with the suspect, he dropped a white T-shirt that he had been holding in his right hand. When he tried to pick up the shirt, the woman escaped and the man ran.

The suspect was described as a Latino in his early 20s between 5 ’5 feet tall and 5’10 inches tall.

Police asked anyone with information to call Det. Ed Page or Det. John Doerbecker at 818-374-7700.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD. Tips leading to an arrest can earn up to $1,000.